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Chapter 1084: Chapter 1084: Ten Thousand
She slept on her side, vaguely seeing the cute faces of the two little ones.
Si Yu, I wonder how he’s doing, heard he’s going to Yun City; has he arrived yet?
Hei Biao, surely he couldn’t escape?
The injury Si Yu suffered before hasn’t healed, I wonder if he’ll try to show off.
Whenever Tang Yue closes her eyes, she worries about Meng Siyu. During the two days he was gone, she hadn’t slept well, always dreaming at night, always searching for Meng Siyu in her dreams, but she could never find him!
In Jing City, the Lian Family officially visited the Jin Family.
Although it wasn’t to deliver the betrothal gifts, the Lian Family didn’t skimp on the items they brought. Apart from the usual tobacco, alcohol, and tea, they overprepared rather than underprepared the items expected for a visit.
Originally, Tang Zhengde wasn’t supposed to come; his role was awkward, as he was technically Lian Qingyang’s stepfather, but they had never spent time together.
However, Lian Qingyang insisted that Tang Zhengde must come; a heartfelt ’Mr. Tang,’ along with Lian He’s enthusiastic invitation, brought Tang Zhengde along.
Lian He, Zhang Hualian, Tang Zhengde, Tang Yue, Zaozao, Chenchen, plus Lian Qingyang and Ding Ling, made up eight in total, arriving grandly at the Jin Family home.
Although already acquainted, Lian Qingyang solemnly introduced everyone again, specifically stating Tang Zhengde as his stepfather, affirming the close relationship with a ’Mr. Tang.’
The Jin Family were familiar with Tang Zhengde, and seeing the whole family here, minus Tang Jun who was training away, Grandpa Jin was very pleased, signaling the Lian Family’s serious regard for this marriage proposal.
It was heard that the old sir of the Lian Family and the aunt from the Lian Family would come in a few days to formally discuss wedding plans, which added to Grandpa Jin’s satisfaction with Lian Qingyang as a grandson-in-law-to-be.
Zaozao and Chenchen, having visited the Jin Family often, made this meal even more harmonious and joyful by calling Grandpa Jin and Grandma Jin endearingly.
Especially Chenchen, who was like a cheerful sprite; upon knowing Jin Yan would become her aunt, she promptly started calling her ’Aunt,’ warmly and sweetly.
The Lian and Jin Families plan to gather on the Little New Year, formally engaging the two children, with the wedding date to be discussed post-engagement. Wedding plans will differ from engagement ones; they can’t be done quietly nor rushed.
Moreover, with the Lian Family in Sea City, as the sole heir of the Lian Family, Lian Qingyang’s wedding must be grand and elaborate.
After leaving the Jin Family, Lian Qingyang seemed overjoyed, giggling foolishly, causing Tang Yue to cover her eyes. Whose silly brother is this?
"Sister, I’m getting married, I’m marrying gold." Lian Qingyang repeated to Tang Yue countless times.
Tang Yue’s ears were almost calloused from hearing this. She touched her ear and teased, "Who said they’d absolutely never like Xiao Yan? Who swore never to marry Xiao Yan?"
"And now, who’s giggling foolishly because they’re about to marry Xiao Yan?"
Tang Yue’s bright eyes sparkled as she looked at him. Her teasing made the joyful Lian Qingyang freeze; he felt as if he’d been slapped silently, face stinging.
He blamed himself for being too firm before, declaring he’d never like gold, never imagining he’d eventually fall for Jin.
Lian Qingyang touched his nose, cleared his throat, and awkwardly said, "Sister, that’s all old news, I was young and didn’t think much about it then."
"Alright, let bygones be bygones, but from now on, treat Xiao Yan well." Tang Yue earnestly said, "Since you’re getting married, you should get along well as husband and wife."
"Sister, don’t worry, we will be fine." Lian Qingyang assured, patting his chest, "I’ll surely treat gold like your brother-in-law treats you."
The mention of ’brother-in-law’ softened Tang Yue’s serious expression; watching Lian Qingyang’s confident demeanor, she nodded in agreement, indeed, theirs wasn’t love at first sight but rather a bond developed over time, a slow-flowing relationship, deeply moving.
After confirming the engagement on the Little New Year, Lian He began notifying the Lian Family, even though only close friends and family would attend, it’s necessary for all Lian Family members to be present.
Old Sir Lian was a given, Xiao Yang’s own aunt’s family, Xiao Yang’s two uncle’s families, every member was informed by Lian He, while the younger generation was left for Lian Qingyang to notify.
Being an engagement, Lian He, despite being someone nursing injuries, couldn’t sit still; there’s much to prepare for the engagement party, though it’s only just under half a month from Little New Year, time is tight.
Lian He pondered over the bride price, unsure how much would be appropriate.
The hotel for the engagement was chosen as Mingzhu Hotel, under Lian Group, a five-star establishment of high quality. A medium-sized banquet hall was picked; for the engagement with close friends and family, a large banquet hall would feel empty, the medium-sized one can be beautifully arranged, not making it crowded or sparse.
While Lian He busied himself, Zhang Hualian, as the mother, was not idle either. She’s aware of the Lian Family’s wealth, but since it’s her son marrying, not contributing financially made her uncomfortable.
Regarding this matter, Zhang Hualian kept pondering over what would be appropriate.
"Hualian, here’s ten thousand yuan, I know it’s not much, but Xiao Yang is your son, as his mother, you should contribute." Tang Zhengde handed her the bankbook with ten thousand yuan.
"Zhengde, this is too much." Zhang Hualian knew the family’s financial state, buying a house and storefront in Jing City had nearly depleted their funds, leaving them only twenty to thirty thousand yuan for transactions, yet Tang Zhengde offered ten thousand—this bankbook felt heavy.
"It’s not much. Xiaojun will probably marry in a year or two, and by then, we’ll have saved up again." Tang Zhengde said openly, "We won’t stay in Jing City permanently, eventually, the house in Jing City will belong to Xiaojun, so technically, he’s gaining."
"Zhengde, don’t say he’s gaining." Zhang Hualian laughed at Tang Zhengde’s statement. She understood his reasoning, but Xiaojun is their son—it’s right to leave their belongings to him, but Xiao Yang...
He was her ten-month gestation son, never raised, yet Zhang Hualian felt responsible to fulfill her mother’s duty towards him.
"Hualian, take it, as long as you don’t mind that I’ll leave the house and store to Xiaojun in the future." Tang Zhengde hugged her and said, "We’re not that old, the restaurant in Jing City and Wangjiang City are solid businesses, continue a few more years, we’ll keep getting better."